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Wind Power Can Reduce Ship's Bunker Consumption by 12% Annually: Study

Seas At Risk urges policymakers to support wind power as a cost-effective solution for reducing emissions.

27 Mar 2025

U.S. Stock Draw Bolsters Crude, But Lipow Says Oil Will Remain "Under Pressure"

Analysts seem divided between demand concerns and supply shortage worries.

27 Mar 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances to Three-Week High

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index gained $3/mt to $555.50/mt on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since March 6.

26 Mar 2025

ZIM Faces Biggest Challenge if US Imposes Fees on Chinese-Built Ships

ZIM could be among the hardest-hit container lines if the proposed US fees on Chinese-built ships are implemented.

26 Mar 2025

Oil Dips On Russia/Ukraine Ceasefire Breakthrough - But Market Uncertainty Peaks

Meanwhile, Trump's pressure on Venezuela spooks China.

25 Mar 2025

Wärtsilä to Supply Dual-Fuel Engines for Spanish LNG Bunker Vessel

The engines will incorporate Wärtsilä's new technology to minimise methane slip during LNG operation.

25 Mar 2025

CMB.TECH and MOL Partner for Nine Ammonia-Powered Vessels

The nine ammonia-powered vessels will be delivered between 2026 and 2029.

25 Mar 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances for Second Day

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index gained $1/mt to $552.50/mt on Monday, reaching its highest level since March 18.

25 Mar 2025

Leaked Conversation Reveals Trump Administration Divide on Houthi Strikes: Report

Vice President JD Vance reportedly sees Houthi attacks on commercial shipping as more of a problem for Europe than the US.

25 Mar 2025

Sallaum Lines Targets 3,400 MT of Biofuel Bunkering in 2025

One of the vessels of Sallaum Lines is already running on B10-VLSFO.

25 Mar 2025

Trump Again Dominates Oil Trading As Venezuela Inspires Latest Round Of Tariffs

Analysts now think the tariff craze may lead to further oil gains.

25 Mar 2025

Xmar Facilitates Over 100,000 MT in Bunker Trades in Less than Six Months

The digital bunker trading platform now has a network of over 1,500 verified suppliers across 500 global ports.

24 Mar 2025

Terntank Names Two Hybrid Vessels in China

The two vessels will be officially delivered by spring 2025.

24 Mar 2025

US Sanctions Chinese Refinery and Tankers Over Alleged Iranian Oil Shipments

The US has imposed sanctions on Shandong Shouguang Luqing Petrochemical, along with several shipping companies and tankers, for transporting Iranian crude oil.

24 Mar 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Advances to Three-Day High

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index gained $2.50/mt to its highest level since March 18 on Friday.

24 Mar 2025

Methanol Supply May Struggle to Keep Up with Shipping Demand

WSC says shipping's shift to methanol is gaining momentum, but a supply shortfall and high costs could slow adoption.

24 Mar 2025

Trump Sanctions Against Iran Gain Traction, Oil Headed For Second Weekly Rise

Meanwhile, India dependence on crude imports grows.

21 Mar 2025

BUNKER PRICES: G20-VLSFO Index Holds Steady as Crude Jumps

Ship & Bunker's G20-VLSFO Index was little changed at $549/mt on Thursday, having reached its lowest level since September 2021 the previous day.

21 Mar 2025

Hafnia to Launch New Digital Bunkering Platform

The platform seeks to collect data already being gathered in one place to give as much visibility as possible on the fuels being bunkered, a Studio 30 50 representative tells Ship & Bunker.

21 Mar 2025

Trump's Efforts To Neutralize Iran Oil Exports Cause Modest Price Upswing

But some energy producers warn against his plan to maximize U.S. output.

20 Mar 2025